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UK Fintech Funding Drops 21% Amid Shifting Investor Appetite
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Metals Prices Hold Firm as Gold and Silver Gain on Rate Cut Hopes, While Copper and Platinum Remain Cautious Ahead of US Policy Signals
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Easing Producer Price Deflation in China Relieves Pressure on Manufacturers and Supports Markets Amid Weak Demand
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Australian Markets Resilient Amid RBA Monetary Tightening as Financial and Real Estate Assets Rise
Australian markets stay strong despite RBA rate hikes, with equities and real estate rising, but inflation and tightening pose future risks.
South Korea’s 3% Unemployment Rate Masks Slowing Job Creation and Persistent Pressure in Productive Sectors
South Korea's 3% jobless rate hides slow job growth, weak sectors, and ongoing structural labor market challenges.
China's Inflation Slows to 0.2% in January 2026, Highlighting Weak Demand and Renewed Calls for Stimulus
China's January 2026 inflation fell to 0.2%, signaling weak demand and prompting calls for more economic stimulus.
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